Polaroid T730 User manual

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FCC STATEMENT

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B

digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed

to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential

installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may

cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and

on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of

the following measures:

JReorient or relocate the receiving antenna

JIncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver

JConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected

JConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15

of the FCC rules. Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless

otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made,

you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.

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TRADEMARK INFORMATION

JMicrosoft®and Windows®are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

JPentium®is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.

JMacintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

JSDTM is a trademark.

JOther names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their

respective owners.

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Notice:

1. Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice. This

includes primary product specifications, software, software drivers, and user’s

manual. This User Manual is a general reference guide for the product.

2. The product and accessories that come with your camera may be different from

those described in this manual. This is due to the fact that different retailers often

specify slightly different product inclusions and accessories to suit their market

requirements, customer demographics, and geographical preferences. Products

very often vary between retailers especially with accessories such as batteries,

chargers, AC adapters, memory cards, cables, pouches, and language support.

Occasionally a retailer will specify a unique product color, appearance, and

internal memory capacity. Contact your dealer for precise product definition and

included accessories.

3. The illustrations in this manual are for the purpose of explanation and may differ

from the actual design of your camera.

4. The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user

manual.

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Safety Instructions

Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product.

WARNING

If foreign objects or water have entered the camera, turn the power OFF

and remove the battery and the AC power adapter.

Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the

store of purchase.

If the camera has fallen or its case has been damaged, turn the power

OFF and remove the battery and the AC power adapter.

Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the

store of purchase.

Do not disassemble, change or repair the camera.

This might cause fire or electric shock. For repair or internal inspection, ask

the store of purchase.

Use the specified AC power adapter only with the indicated power

supply voltage.

Use with any other power supply voltage might cause fire or electric shock.

Do not use the camera in areas near water.

This might cause fire or electric shock. Take special care during rain, snow,

on the beach, or near the shore.

Do not place the camera on inclined or unstable surfaces.

This might cause the camera to fall or tilt over, causing injury.

Keep the battery out of the reach of children.

Swallowing battery might cause poisoning. If the battery is accidentally

swallowed, immediately consult a physician.

Do not use the camera while you are walking, driving or riding a vehicle.

This might cause you to fall over or result in traffic accident.

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CAUTION

Insert the battery paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or –) of the

terminals.

Inserting the battery with its polarities inverted might cause fire and injury, or

damage to the surrounding areas due to the battery rupturing or leaking.

Do not fire the flash close to anyone’s eyes.

This might cause damage to the person’s eyesight.

Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact.

This might damage the glass on the screen or cause the internal fluid to leak.

If the internal fluid enters your eyes or comes into contact with your body or

clothes, rinse with fresh water. If the internal fluid has entered your eyes,

consult a physician to receive treatment.

A camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it, strike it or use excessive

force when handling the camera.

This might cause damage to the camera.

Do not use the camera in humid, steamy, smoky, or dusty places.

This might cause fire or electric shock.

Do not remove the battery immediately after long period of continuous use.

The battery becomes hot during use. Touching a hot battery might cause

burns.

Do not wrap the camera or place it in cloth or blankets.

This might cause heat to build up and deform the case, resulting in fire. Use

the camera in a well-ventilated place.

Do not leave the camera in places where the temperature may rise

significantly, such as inside a car.

This might adversely affect the case or the parts inside, resulting in fire.

Before you move the camera, disconnect cords and cables.

Failure to do this might damage cords and cables, resulting in fire and electric

shock.

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Notes on Battery Usage

When you use the battery, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions

and the notes described below:

JUse only the specified battery (3.7V).

JAvoid using the battery in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can

shorten the battery life and reduce camera performance.

JWhen you are using the new rechargeable battery or rechargeable battery that

has not been used for an extended period of time (the battery that passed the

expiry date is an exception) might affect the number of images that can be

captured. Therefore, to maximize its performance and lifetime, we recommend

that you fully charge the battery and discharge it for at least one complete cycle

before use.

JThe battery may feel warm after long period of continuous use of the camera or

the flash. This is normal and not a malfunction.

JThe camera may feel warm after long period of continuous use. This is normal and

not a malfunction.

JIf the battery is not to be used for a long period of time, remove it from the camera

to prevent leakage or corrosion.

JIf the battery is not to be used for a long period of time, store it after no battery

power left. If the battery is stored for a long time in a fully charged state, its

performance may be impaired.

JAlways keep the battery terminals in a clean state.

JRisk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.

JDispose of used batteries according to the recycle instructions.

JWe recommend the battery should be charged for at least 8 hours before

using the first time.

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CONTENTS

7 INTRODUCTION

7 Overview

8 Package Contents

9 GETTING TO KNOW

THECAMERA

9 Front View

10 Rear View

12 LCD Monitor Icons

14 GETTING STARTED

14 Attaching the Camera Strap

14 Inserting and Removing the

Battery

15 Charging the Battery

16 Inserting and Removing the

SD Memory Card (Optional

Accessory)

17 Setting the Date and Time

18 Formatting the SD Memory Card

or Internal Memory

19 Setting Image Resolution and

Quality

21 PHOTOGRAPHY MODE

21 [ ] Capture Mode

22 Recording Voice Memos

23 Using the Digital Zoom

24 Setting the Flash

25 Setting the Focus

26 Setting the Self-timer

27 Exposure Compensation/

Backlight Correction

28 Setting the Scene Mode

30 Setting the Panorama Mode

31 [ ] Video Mode

32 [ ] PLAYBACK MODE

32 Playing Back Still Images

33 Playing Back Video Clips

33 Playing Back Still Images/

Video Clips on a TV

34 Attaching Voice Memos

34 Slideshow Display

35 Zoom Playback

36 Protecting Images

38 DPOF Settings

40 Resizing an Image

41 Erasing Images

43 MENU OPTIONS

43 Capture Menu (Capture)

45 Capture Menu (Function)

47 Video Menu (Capture)

48 Video Menu (Function)

49 Playback Menu

50 Setup Menu (In Photography

Mode)

51 Setup Menu (In Playback

Mode)

52 CONNECTING TO A PICTBRIDGE

COMPLIANT PRINTER

54 TRANSFERRING RECORDED

IMAGES AND VIDEOS TO YOUR

COMPUTER

54 Connecting the Camera to Your

Computer

55 Downloading Images and Video

Files

56 USING THE CAMERA AS A PC

CAMERA

56 Install the PC Camera Driver

5 7 Connect the Camera to Your

Computer

57 Run Your Application Software (i.

e. Windows NetMeeting)

5 8 EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

58 Installing Photo Explorer

58 Installing Photo Express

59 Installing Cool 360

60 CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS

61 TROUBLESHOOTING

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INTRODUCTION

Overview

Congratulations on your purchase of the new Polaroid digital camera.

Capturing high-quality digital images is fast and easy with this state-of-the-art smart

camera. Equipped with a 7.0-megapixel CCD, this camera is capable of capturing

images with a resolution of up to 3072 x 2304 pixels.

Other features provided by the camera include the following:

LCD monitor - 2.5" full color LTPS-TFT LCD (230K pixels) monitor makes

it easy to frame your subject when capturing images. It

also displays the images you have captured.

Recording media - 32 MB internal memory (approx. 27 MB for image storage).

External memory supports SD memory card from 32 MB up

to 1 GB.

Optical zoom - 3x optical lens allows you to capture telephoto and wide-

angle images.

Digital zoom - 4x digital zoom and 3x optical zoom permit zoom photography

of up to 12 times; 4x playback captured images to enlarge

a selected portion of an image.

Voice memo - A voice memo can be recorded once for 30 seconds at

photography mode immediately following a still image

captured or at playback mode while viewing the images.

Thumbnail display - Display in sets of nine images on the LCD monitor for

easier and quicker selection of images.

Scene mode - Simply select the scene mode that suits specific shooting

conditions and subjects. This lets you shoot for the results

you desire without complicated settings.

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Package Contents

Carefully unpack your camera and ensure that you have the following items.

Common Product Components:

JDigital camera

JUser’s manual

JSoftware CD-ROM

JUSB cable

JAV cable

JCamera strap

JCamera pouch

JAC power adapter

JAdapter (for “DC Jack to mini USB cable”)

JRechargeable lithium-ion battery

Common (Optional) Accessories:

JSD memory card

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GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA

Front View

# Name Description

1. Shutter button Focuses and locks the exposure of the camera when pressed

halfway down, and capture the image when pressed all the way down.

2. POWER button Turns the camera's power on and off.

3. Self-timer LED Blinks during Self-timer mode until image is captured.

4. Flash Provides flash illumination.

5. Lens 3x optical zoom lens allows you to capture telephoto and wide angle

images.

6. Microphone Records audio clips.

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Rear View

# Name Description

1. LCD monitor Provides menu information to operate the camera, and

previews the image before capturing it and review it afterwards.

Mode switch Sets the camera mode.

Capture mode Selects this when capturing still images.

Video mode Selects this when recording video clips.

Playback mode Performs image playback and deletion.

3. Display button Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor.

4. Status LED Displays the camera current state.

5. Zoom in button Zooms the lens to telephoto position.

Zoom out button Zooms the lens to wide-angle position.

6. MENU button Toggles OSD menu on and off.

7. Erase button Allows you to erase the image.

8. Speaker Produces camera sounds and plays recorded audio.

9. SET /Direction button Allows you to scroll through menus and image, and SET

selects your choices.

10. PC/AV terminal Allows you to connect an AC power adapter via adapter,

a USB cable or an A/V cable to the camera.

11. Strap holder Camera strap attachment.

12. Battery / SD memory Allows access to the battery and insert or remove the

card cover memory card.

13. Tripod socket Allows tripod mounting.

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